First Steps to Financial Readiness
Introduction to Financial Aid
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
One Stop Resource for Financial Aid
Understanding College Costs
State Financial Aid Programs
Average College Prices
Award Analyzer
Federal Student Aid
 
Financial Terms
Glossary of Terms (US Dept. of Education)
 
Tuition Calculators
College Financing Calculators
4 Calculators for College Costs
Interactive Savings Plan Calculators
 
Student Loans
Low interest loans offered by the federal government.
Applying for Federal Student Aid
Financial Aid Publications (US Dept. of Education)
Federal Student Aid
College Board Student Loan Calculator
Financial Aid Forecasting Tool
Selecting a Financial Aid Package
Federal Stafford Loans for Students
 
Military Scholarships
Higher education funds available to ROTC students and current military dependents
Military Financial Benefits
Financial Aid for Military Careers
Military Financial Aid Options & Explanations
 
Scholarships
Funds awarded by colleges, universities, government, or outside sources on the basis of academic merit or financial need. Scholarships are generally used to waive tuition or fees.
Scholarship Awards Database
National Merit Scholarship Programs
PSAT/NMSQT Scholarship Qualifying Test
Free Online Scholarship Search
Free Scholarship Search
Athletic Scholarship Questionnaire
Avoiding Scholarship Scams
NAACP Scholarship Information Packet
 
Education Savings Plans
Savings plans operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families save for college.  Participants may receive tax benefits if basic plan requirements are met.
529 College Savings Plans
Student College Savings Guide
 
Grants
Monetary aid for higher education that does not have to be repaid
Federal Education Grant Program
Federal Pell Grant
 
Work-Study Programs
Jobs (on or off campus) provided by the federal government for eligible college students with financial need.
Federal Work-Study Program